Category Archive for ‘News’

Labour MEPs have demanded the European Commission takes the scandal of human trafficking seriously, by publishing its overdue progress report on how EU countries are tackling the problem and committing to renew its strategy to end the heinous crime. Labour’s European spokesperson on women’s rights and gender equality, Mary Honeyball… read more →

MEPs are set to vote today for a report on the EU’s transport priorities that supports Labour’s calls for a European transport strategy that puts passengers and the environment first. Lucy Anderson MEP, Labour’s European spokesperson on transport, said: “Labour wants a European transport policy that works for UK passengers… read more →

MEPs from Labour, the Green Party and the Liberal Democrats have written a joint letter to David Cameron today calling for the UK to opt in to an EU-wide refugee relocation scheme. Glenis Willmott MEP, Labour’s Leader in the European Parliament, said: “The prime minister should be leading efforts for… read more →

Labour MEPs have called on the European Commission and national governments to take action on zero-hours contracts. In the European Parliament today, the Commission will be asked what new measures and policies it has on combating precarious employment, such as zero-hour contracts, bogus (false) self-employment, subcontracted and outsourced work, and… read more →

Labour MEPs voted today for the EU to approve a breakthrough agreement at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to tackle corruption and inefficiency in global trade. The Trade Facilitation Agreement, negotiated by developed and developing countries in the WTO, aims at modernising customs procedures to make it easier for exporters… read more →

Labour MEPs voted today for an EU ban on the cloning of farm animals. MEPs backed a ban on the use of cloning in animal production for farm purposes of all animal species, and a ban on food products derived from animal clones or their descendants. However, cloning for… read more →

The current refugee crisis is testing the European Union’s ability to act collectively and with compassion. We need a coordinated, funded and humane EU response to this crisis, and the UK should be playing a full role in that response. Labour MEPs are campaigning for national leaders across the EU… read more →

Labour MEPs will vote this week to strengthen the EU ban on the trade in seal products, aligning it with World Trade Organisation (WTO) standards. North West MEP Theresa Griffin said: “Since the existing EU ban came into force in 2009, two million seals have been saved from being clubbed… read more →

A senior Euro-MP who chairs the European Parliament’s justice and home affairs committee has demanded David Cameron take action to tackle the refugee crisis and help those in need, and called on the UK government to take in refugees coming to Europe. Labour’s Claude Moraes MEP said: “David Cameron is… read more →

Labour MEPs today welcomed news that the UK would not be seeking an opt-out on EU employment protections, but called for continued vigilance against threats to workers’ rights. Glenis Willmott MEP, Labour’s Leader in Europe, said: “Any attempts to axe or water down British people’s employment rights through EU opt-outs… read more →